If you are planning to go on a self drive holiday in 2009, or even in the last couple of months of this year, then you may be thinking that your holiday is straightforward in terms of the planning so you can enjoy every single day of your break. Whilst this does apply to most [...]
Friday, November 14th, 2008
It is a fact that many families won’t be able to afford to have a holiday in 2009. This really is a sad state of affairs but is symptomatic of the times unfortunately. With money being so tight, the holiday season is the last thing on peoples’ minds. However, you can save money by going [...]
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
We all know just how expensive it is to call home when we are abroad on holiday – been there, done that, got the huge phone bill to prove it! Although the mobile networks say that prices are coming down, it really doesn’t seem like they are but then if you lose your mobile whilst [...]
Monday, October 13th, 2008
If you are planning to go on a self drive holiday in the coming months then you’re probably planning what you’re going to pack, what clothes you’ll need to buy, accommodation and how much money you’ll need to take with you. This is obvious really as it is all part of the excitement of going [...]
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
The majority of people that go abroad at any time of the year will have some form of travel insurance in their locker for those just in case moments. After all, if anything can happen when you’re at home, it can definitely happen whilst you’re abroad. Regardless of whether you travel on the ferry or [...]
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
You’ve booked the holiday. You’ve packed the umpteen suitcases. You’ve loaded the car. And you set off, more than ready for a couple of weeks rest, relaxation and fun.
It all sounds great. And, in all probability it will go like a dream and your holiday will be everything that you hoped for. But snags, small [...]
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Are you paying too much for your insurance?
Most people are forking out more than they need to, according to a new online survey.
The study claimed that UK passengers spend a total of £670 million a year on travel insurance but could save up to £275 million by comparing prices.
The average annual premium is now [...]
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
Around 70 per cent of people planning to take a gap year see travel insurance as unnecessary, according to the Foreign Office. This is incredible, as ‘gappers’ are just the type of people to indulge in extreme sports such as rock climbing, bungee jumping and jet skiing, and all probably while they’re intoxicated or recovering [...]
Monday, April 9th, 2007
Ever been taken ill on holiday, fallen over and broken your leg or got knocked over by a car abroad?
No, probably not. Luckily, it doesn’t happen to many people and that’s why an astonishing number, over 10 per cent, still travel without insurance.
They think it will never happen to them. It’s the stupidest thing you [...]
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006